Boat-In Campsites on Catalina Island

Information about boat-in campsites on Catalina Island \ in Southern California. See also other Campgrounds and All Overnight Lodging on Catalina Island.

About Catalina's Boat-In Camp Sites/h2>

- All are between Avalon and Two Harbors on Catalina’s east coast
- All are at anchor-in coves (no moorings are available)
- 9 locations
- 17 campsites total
- No toilets, water, showers, lockers, or shade structures
- Fires are allowed only in BBQ and fire ring areas
- Available by reservation only

Nightly camping fee with prior reservation are
- $20 for adults;
- $10 for children (age 2-11).
- Weekends have a 2 night minimum,
- holidays have a 3 night minimum.
- Groups rates apply to groups of 20 or more
- Group Reservations: 310.510.2000 ext. 4242.

Catalina's Boat-In Camp Sites by Name

All of the boat-in-only campsites on Catalina are situated on the east end and north shore of the island. Boat-in camp sites, from southeast to northwest (Avalon toward Two Harbors) are:

Willow Cove Boat-In Campsite
2.75 miles from Avalon and 9.9 miles from Two Harbors

Long Point Beach Boat-In Campsite
4.875 miles from Avalon and 7.75 from Two Harbors

Italian Gardens Boat-In Campsite
5.25 miles from Avalon and 7.4 miles from Two Harbors

Goat Harbor Boat-In Campsite
6.2 miles from Avalon and 6.4 miles from Two Harbors

Cabrillo Boat-In Campsite
7 miles from Avalon and 5.75 miles from Two Harbors

Gibraltar Beach Boat-In Campsite
7.1 miles from Avalon and 5.5 miles from Two Harbors

Lava Wall Boat-In Campsite
8.1 miles from Avalon and 4.5 miles from Two Harbors

Paradise Cove Boat-In Campsite
8.4 miles from Avalon and 4.25 miles from Two Harbors

Ripper's Cover Boat-In Campsite
8.6 miles from Avalon and 4 miles from Two Harbors

Resources

- Reserve America "About Catalina's Boat-In Camp Sites" Article
- Camping Catalina Island "Primitive Catalina Boat-In Camp Sites" Article-
- Camping Catalina Island "Reserve a Boat-In Camp Site" Form (PDF)
- Catalina Island Explorer "Boat-In Only Catalina Camp Sites" Article

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All Overnight Accommodations on Catalina

Catalina Island Travel Guide

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